Kristen French
KF
Kristen French is a senior editor at Nautilus. She has worked in science journalism since 2013, reporting and writing features and news for publications such as Wired, Backchannel, The Verge, and New York Magazine. She has a masters degree in science journalism from Columbia University.
Why Do Psychiatric Disorders Persist in Humans?
Genetics suggest they may be linked to certain forms of intelligence
July 27, 2026
Psychedelics Might Not Have Evolved to Get Humans High
Hallucination may have more to do with our shared brain chemistry with snails, insects, and sea urchins
July 24, 2026
What a Picture of a Dog Has to Do with Reason and Logic
People who can’t see images in their minds challenge an old philosophical standby
Confessions of a Reluctant Protein-Maxxer
America is in the midst of a protein craze
If You Want Animals to Understand You, Speak Slowly
A new study suggests almost all animal communication shares a common, slow rhythm




